Q: We were locked out illegally, and unable to access some of our things. What is the best way to get my things back?
We are within the 1 year statute of limitations in Oregon. Also, she locked us out of the home after I very clearly told her we were unable to finish moving out and we would be back and forth between towns to finish getting our belongings to our new place. We were not away from the premises for longer than 7 days. She never gave us any notification of rights/responsibilities about personal property or abandoned property either.
A: The exact details are critical here to determining whether you have a strong case or perhaps no case at all. Review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney if you want to find out your specific options, costs, and likelihood of prevailing. Good luck.
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